Roane County Government
The operations of the Clerk and Master’s Office consist of maintaining Rule and Execution dockets for suits filed in Chancery and Probate Court, attending all court sessions, and keeping minutes of the Courts. Other responsibilities of the office include investing idle funds, conducting auctions of real and personal property when Ordered by the Court, collecting filing fees and costs associated with the cases filed, reporting collections and making distributions to proper entities monthly, prepare annual budget, comply with all audit standards, record and revenue management, courtroom administration and public relations. The office also takes public inquiries in person or by phone about Chancery and Probate cases and delinquent taxes. The office now accepts credit card payments. In order to offer this service, a 2.5% fee will be added.
The Clerk and Master is responsible for collecting delinquent taxes for Roane County and the cities of Harriman, Kingston, Rockwood; as well as portions of Oak Ridge and Oliver Springs. An annual tax sale is held for Roane County and those cities choosing to participate, usually in the spring.
ROANE CHANCERY COURT ORDERED PROPERTY AUCTION
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 10:30 am
Roane County Courthouse
The auction will be held on the front steps (facing Race Street)
FOR MORE INFO CALL 865-376-2487
The next Back Tax Sale will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 10 am in the Roane County Courthouse. All properties are sold as-is where-is. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the property before bidding. For information on a parcel visit www.assessment.cot.tn.gov.
The Parcel List for the 2021 Delinquent Tax Sale will be made available a month prior to the scheduled sale. For more information on Delinquent Taxes and the Sale, select the button below.
